DeepSummary
The episode features an interview with Billy Almon, an astrobiofuturist. He discusses his background in architecture and how his passion for nature, inspired by his mother, led him to explore biomimicry - the imitation of nature's designs and solutions for human applications. Billy shares examples of biomimicry in space exploration, such as spacesuits inspired by giraffes' vein structures and rover tires modeled after camel feet.
Billy explains his role as an 'astrobiofuturist,' which combines his interests in space, biology, and design to envision future experiences for space travelers. He aims to make space more accessible and relatable, especially for children of color. Billy also worked on a project applying biomimicry principles to address social issues like police shootings of unarmed people of color.
The conversation also touches on Billy's experiences co-hosting the TV series 'Little Giants' on Animal Planet, which showcases tiny creatures with remarkable abilities. He emphasizes the interconnectedness of space exploration and our understanding of nature, encouraging people to find applications of space technology to solve problems on Earth.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Billy Almon is an 'astrobiofuturist' who combines his interests in space, biology, and design.
- He explores biomimicry, the imitation of nature's designs and solutions for human applications, including in space exploration.
- Biomimicry has inspired various innovations in space technology, such as spacesuits and rover designs.
- Almon aims to make space more accessible and relatable, especially for children of color, through education and storytelling.
- He advocates for applying biomimicry principles to address social issues like police shootings of unarmed people of color.
- Almon emphasizes the interconnectedness of space exploration and our understanding of nature.
- He encourages finding applications of space technology to solve problems on Earth.
- Almon co-hosted the TV series 'Little Giants' on Animal Planet, showcasing tiny creatures with remarkable abilities.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Nature has been central to so many different, like, cherished memories of mine.“ by Billy Almon
- “If I can't apply biomimicry to this issue, what use is it to me or to people who look like me?“ by Billy Almon
- “I love to celebrate human beings for the inherent awesomeness that we all have. And I love reminding people how awesome they are.“ by Billy Almon
- “Be you.“ by Billy Almon
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Breaking Green Ceilings
Sapna Mulki
7/20/21
Billy Almon is an Astrobiofuturist. Billy helps people explore solutions to improve human experiences on earth and in space. He is an inventor and immersive storyteller who aims to reach the next generation of inventors, designers, scientists and engineers – showing them how to design the future they wish to see. Billy is also the co-host of Little Giants, a new TV series on Animal Planet that features some of his global explorations of the nature-inspired design process called Biomimicry.
In this episode we talk about:
- What is biomimicry
- How can biomimcry be used to reduce human impact on the environment
- What social justice has to do with the space discovery
Follow Billy:
- IG - @billy_almon
- Website: billyalmon.com
Watch/Learn More:
- YouTube - Breaking Green Ceilings Podcast
- IG - @breaking_green_ceilings
- Website: breakinggreenceilings.com